Edwin Jackson

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The Nationals right-hander hasn't fulfilled his tremendous potential, but he is competent in the least. This year he made 31 starts and went 10-11 with a 4.03 ERA in 189 2/3 innings. The Orioles were interested in a multi-year deal last year with Jackson, but he preferred a one year contract with Washington and another bite at the free-agent apple this offseason. Orioles' bottom line: The Orioles aren't as desperate for starting pitching this winter. And with the 29-year-old Jackson, you are paying as much for potential as production. But that doesn't mean they won't have some interest.

The Nationals right-hander hasn't fulfilled his tremendous potential, but he is competent in the least. This year he made 31 starts and went 10-11 with a 4.03 ERA in 189 2/3 innings. The Orioles were interested in a multi-year deal last year with Jackson, but he preferred a one year contract with Washington and another bite at the free-agent apple this offseason. Orioles' bottom line: The Orioles aren't as desperate for starting pitching this winter. And with the 29-year-old Jackson, you are paying as much for potential as production. But that doesn't mean they won't have some interest. (Patrick McDermott, Getty Images)

The Nationals right-hander hasn't fulfilled his tremendous potential, but he is competent in the least. This year he made 31 starts and went 10-11 with a 4.03 ERA in 189 2/3 innings. The Orioles were interested in a multi-year deal last year with Jackson, but he preferred a one year contract with Washington and another bite at the free-agent apple this offseason. Orioles' bottom line: The Orioles aren't as desperate for starting pitching this winter. And with the 29-year-old Jackson, you are paying as much for potential as production. But that doesn't mean they won't have some interest.